How far is Hyde Park, NY from Index, NY?
The driving distance from Hyde Park, NY to Index, NY is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), with a travel time of about by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Otsego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Index.
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Start on State Highway 28
1652 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 28
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park and Index.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 28
Start on State Highway 28
0.31 mi · 28 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hyde Park and Mostly Cloudy near Index.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Index?
The road trip is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) and usually takes in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cooperstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.2 miles from Hyde Park and 0.2 miles from Index.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.04 one way or $0.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hyde Park and Mostly Cloudy near Index.
Stop Ideas Near Cooperstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cooperstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Index. Straight-line distance: 0.31 mi (0.5 km).
#1 Hyde Park
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 20,726 |
| Coordinates | 42.6609100, -74.9579300 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Index
Index is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6653500, -74.9590500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Index (-74.95905, 42.66535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.32 | $0.04 | $0.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $0.05 | $0.10 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $0.05 | $0.11 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $0.06 | $0.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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